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title: Student Handbook - ERA
description: Download your Student Handbook for the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program.
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- [AHA Program Info](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/aha/overview)
- [AHA Program Intakes](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/aha/intakes)
- [Student Insights](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/student-insights)
- Partnerships 
    - [University](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/university-partnerships)
    - [Industry](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/partnerships)
- About Us 
    - [Our Story](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/our-story)
    - [Meet the Team](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/our-team)
    - [ERA Insights Blog](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/insights)
    - [Third Party Agreement](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/sunitafe)
- [Contact](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/contact)

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- [AHA Program Info](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/aha/overview)
- [AHA Program Intakes](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/aha/intakes)
- [Student Insights](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/student-insights)
- Partnerships 
    - [University](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/university-partnerships)
    - [Industry](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/partnerships)
- About Us 
    - [Our Story](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/our-story)
    - [Meet the Team](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/our-team)
    - [ERA Insights Blog](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/insights)
    - [Third Party Agreement](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/sunitafe)
- [Contact](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/contact)

**Menu**

- [AHA Program Info](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/aha/overview)
- [AHA Program Intakes](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/aha/intakes)
- [Student Insights](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/student-insights)
- Partnerships 
    - [University](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/university-partnerships)
    - [Industry](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/partnerships)
- About Us 
    - [Our Story](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/our-story)
    - [Meet the Team](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/our-team)
    - [ERA Insights Blog](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/insights)
    - [Third Party Agreement](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/sunitafe)
- [Contact](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/about/contact)

# Student Handbook

# Student Handbook

**Skills First Funded Students:**

[Student Handbook (click here)](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/hubfs/SuniTAFE/AHA_Student-Handbook_ERA-SuniTAFE.pdf?hsLang=en-au)

Refer to this version of the Student Handbook if you are seeking to enrol in Skills First subsidised training to undertake the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program delivered by Exercise Research Australia Pty Ltd. RTOID: 22490 in partnership with Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) RTO ID: 4693. For more information on this third-party arrangement, [click here](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/sunitafe?hsLang=en-au).

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**Full Fee Students:**

[Student Handbook (click here)](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/hubfs/Program-Resources/AHA_Student-Handbook.pdf?hsLang=en-au)

Refer to this version of the Student Handbook if you are seeking to enrol as a Full Fee student to undertake the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program delivered by Exercise Research Australia Pty Ltd. RTOID: 22490.

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Queries?  
If you are unsure what version of the Student Handbook applies to you, email [hello@exerciseresearch.com.au](mailto:hello@exerciseresearch.com.au)

The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program is a Nationally recognised qualification that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to work as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) in hospital, clinic and community work settings. For further information on this qualification, [view our Program Overview](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/aha/overview?hsLang=en-au). Any reference to 'Allied Health Assistance Program', or 'AHA Program', is to mean HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply. We are committed to providing inclusive, accessible training opportunities for all learners. This qualification is delivered by Exercise Research Australia Pty Ltd. RTOID: 22490 in partnership with Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) RTO ID: 4693.

Acknowledgement of Country  
We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and recognise their continued connection to Country and their role in caring for and maintaining Country and waterways over thousands of generations. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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- [Student Handbook >](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/student-handbook)
- [Complaints and Appeals >](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/governance/complaints-and-appeals)
- [Third Party Agreement >](https://www.exerciseresearch.com.au/sunitafe)
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